philly pizza + play day

A few months back---

We dropped Logan off to school and headed into the city for an impromptu day trip with our sweet dude. We headed into he city to the Please Touch Museum. Adler had never been here before and was so excited to be somewhere new. 

Before heading in, we spent some time outside of the building practicing going up and down the steps. This is an area where Adler needs work. The steps here were easier for him because they are shorter and squatter then your standard set of stairs. He went both up and down them rotating feet (first time for him) and it literally made me so happy and proud. 

In the museum Adler especially loved... 
the water table
the kids market 
the art room
the baby nursery
the actual septa bus-- very cool
and the carousel of course!

We ended the day with a late lunch at a pizza by the slice shop which was totally amazing (the pictures don't even do it justice!) and grabbed a coffee to go from our favorite coffee shop in the city. 

We cannot wait to go back-- and to bring Logan with us this time too. 

sweet, sweet, summer time

This summer was soooo good to us--beach trips and pizza and summer camp and the fair and fish won and endless pool days and days spent in the backyard and friendship bracelets and bubbles and playdates and staying up past bedtime and messy hair and sun-kissed skin and naps on the couch and fresh fruit picking and sweet treats and lattes (hot and cold) and sunsets and and and....

north third street

 

We used to visit the city much more when we just had logan, and even more so before having her. Hitting up local towns and cities has always been a favorite thing of ours, and now with the kids we love it even more— but we don’t do it nearly enough. Strolling the streets on a beautiful day, seeking out new restaurants, small shops, and good brew— always leaving refreshed and inspired...nothing better! Our recent visit into the city last week was so good for us. Strolling leaf covered streets, a quick breakfast in an old tiny cafe, a visit to the aquarium, and lunch with favorite friends. Looking forward to planning a few more trips before it gets too cold and we turn into hermits.